The Irish standard., 1887-09-10

r. Walker, not forgetting Q. G.
Bartsch, who is in charge of the Com
mercial Hotel, are among the leading
citizens of Grand Forks.
GRAFTON, D. II.
Grafton is one of the prettlesG little
cities on the line of the Manitoba. Ii
has already population Of 800, and IS
growing fast. Few cities of its size in
the Northwest can boast of such an en-
terprising class of citizen as Grafton,
and, judging by this fact alone, we may
assume that it's future prosperity is an
assured fact. The city is located in a
great wheat growing county, which
has produced from 20 to IS bushels to
the acre this season. St. Johns IS the
Catholic Church, and is neat struc-
ture. Father Kenny is the pastor. and
| it is only necessary to remark that each
and every service is we'll attended, to
show that tho Rev. Father is very pop
ular with his parishioners. Many OF
the city and county officials are either
of Irish birth or descent. Like nearly
all Northwestern cities, the nationality
or the citizens is varied, but they have
thrown nationality aside, and vie with
each other in their efforts for the city's
prosperity. Grafton has large Irish
population, and they are all prosperlng
in this new city of il]imitable possibili~
ties. Thomas Grace is the gentlemanly
station agent of the Manitoba, and ls
popular with the travelling public. j.
Fl. Kelly, bssggage-master, is an Irish
Canadian, and halls from Carleton
Place Ont He is a young man OF good
habits and more than ordinary aptitude
for railroad business. He is certain to
rise higher than 81 baggage-1naster, ana
that before very long. j. l.. Cashel is
banker, and is highly SPOKEN OF by the
business community. Frank Carney
has built up big trade in general 1ner-
chandise. W. J. Hughes is lawyer,
who has worked up all extensive p1ae-
tice. He came from Seneca Falls, N.
Y. Mr.. Hughes is a sterling Demo
crat, and q man Of considerable in
fuence in the community. Andrew
Walker sells and buys real estate and
loans money. w. M. O'Brien pre-
serves the peace, and j. Murphy is a
merchant tailor. w. A. Mickle's na-
tionality is shrouded in mystery. His
popularity with the Scandinavian e]a>
ment has given rise to the suspicion
that his right name may be Mickleson.
He is jolly good fellow, and for our
part we shall always maintain that be
is an Irishman. John Connolly is regis
ter of deeds, and is faithful public
servant. Among the many who take
an interest in Grafton's future we
might mention the following: (, G.
Bannon, John Campbell, D. O.. Foley
and p. r. Murtha.
MINTO, y. r..
Mimic is pretty little town on the
Manitoba, about eight miles frotn
Grafton. It is beautifully situated, and
hasa a thriving. well-to-do population. 1t
is surrounded by an excellent farming
community. Mimic has neat Catho~
lie church that is well attended. We
found many good Irismen here.
Messrs. Copps and Scollard are gentle
men of influence In the community. Dr.
O'Keefe has an extensive practice,
which speaks volumes for his skill as
physician. The following are among
those who are entitled to more ex-
tended notice, if space permitted: E.
E. DAILY, w. A.. Woods, Peter Smith, g..
r. Wright and Thomas Havernon.
Casselton is a city of about 800 in-
habitants. 1t has many fine business
blocks and more are in course of erec-
tion. Too much cannot be said for the
hospitality of the people of Castleton.
The farming lands in the vicinity are Of
the best description The wheat ave-
rage in this section is about 20 bushels
to the acre. AS might be expected in a
community like this, a great deal Of
farm machinery is sold here. The
citizens of Castleton are principally
of Irish and German origin. The
Catholic church is neat structure, and
the services are invariably well at
tended. Frank Lynch is mayor of the
city, and performs the duties pertain
, ing to that Office in worthy manner,
John Dunn ably represents the Third
ward in the city council. j. 7. Cum
1aings is ALI expert electrician. j. 3.
Ennis does an extensive trade in wet
goods, and has more friends to the
square inch than any man we ever met.
:. NJ. Garvey travels for machine house.
and has record of talking farmer into
buying an improved combined mower
and reaper in the short space OF three
; minutes. If space permitted we should
, like to make an extended reference to
the many good citizens of Castleton.
VALLEY CITY.